Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels
Pamukkale Day Trip from Izmir
Join our Pamukkale tour from Izmir hotels. Includes Hierapolis, travertines, local lunch, hotel transfer, and optional Cleopatra Pool experience.
Tour Overview
Join our daily Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels and explore one of Turkey’s most famous natural wonders and ancient cities in one day. Departing from Izmir early in the morning, this guided tour includes round-trip transfers, entrance to Hierapolis Ancient City, walking on the white travertines of Pamukkale, and an optional swim in the famous Cleopatra Thermal Pool.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off from Izmir: No need to find your way—we take care of all transfers.
- Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis with a licensed tour guide.
- Walk on the famous white terraces: Pamukkale’s thermal waters and travertines are truly one-of-a-kind.
- Swim in Cleopatra Pool (optional): Enjoy thermal healing waters surrounded by ancient columns.
- Delicious local lunch included: Taste authentic Turkish cuisine in a local restaurant.
This Pamukkale day tour from Izmir is ideal for travelers who want to see both nature and history in one trip—without needing to stay overnight.
Tour Itinerary
07:00 – 07:30 am ─ Our travel team will pick you up from your hotel in Izmir.
You will first be transferred to Selçuk to meet with other tour participants, and then continue to Pamukkale by comfortable tour vehicle.
*Pick-up time may vary depending on your hotel’s location.*
The journey from Izmir to Pamukkale takes approximately 3 hours.
Upon arrival in Pamukkale, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local authentic restaurant before starting the guided tour.
Places to Visit on the Pamukkale Tour from Izmir
- Hierapolis Ancient City: A remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 2nd century BC. You’ll explore monumental ruins such as:
- Necropolis: The largest ancient cemetery in Anatolia with over 1,200 tombs.
- Frontinius Street and Gate: Once the main entrance to the city, lined with colonnades and shops.
- Latrina & Bath-Basilica Complex: Public structures showing Roman city planning and social life.
- Fountain of the Tritons: A sacred fountain once used for rituals and purification.
- Temple of Apollo: Believed to have been built over an ancient Plutonium cave where toxic gases were emitted.
- Theatre of Hierapolis: One of the best-preserved Roman theaters in Turkey, with a seating capacity of over 12,000.
- Pamukkale Travertines: The breathtaking white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. You will walk barefoot on the travertines as you admire the cascading pools of warm water and enjoy the unique textures and colors that change with the light.
- Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool: Optional visit. Swim among ancient columns submerged in thermal water believed to have healing properties. (Entrance ticket not included.)
- Free Time: You will have free time to explore Pamukkale at your own pace—relax, take photos, or enjoy refreshments with a stunning view. Don’t forget your swimwear if you plan to enter the thermal pools!
16:00 ─ The guided Pamukkale tour concludes.
You will be transferred back to Izmir.
20:00 ─ Arrival at your hotel in Izmir.
Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels ends with memories of natural beauty and ancient wonders.
What's Included
Included
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Entrance fees in the program
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- All Transportation in the tour
- Professional local tour guide on the tour
- Local Taxes
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Entrance fee to Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool
- Paraglading
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Tour includes pick-up and drop-off from centrally located Izmir hotels. (Please contact us before booking if you are staying in Alacati or Cesme areas)
- The drive to Pamukkale is approximately 3 hours with a comfort break.
- A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany the group.
- Swimming at Cleopatra Pool is optional and not included in the price.
More Details
The day begins early in Izmir, as your driver picks you up from your hotel and you set off toward the inland wonders of Turkey. The scenery shifts from city streets to olive groves and rural landscapes until the dazzling white cliffs of Pamukkale appear on the horizon—like snow in the middle of summer.
Your guide leads you through the ancient city of Hierapolis, where Roman columns, bathhouses, and temples stand testament to centuries of healing and faith. The sprawling necropolis, sacred fountains, and enormous amphitheater bring the ruins to life with stories of pilgrims and emperors.
Then it’s time to take off your shoes and walk on the warm, mineral-rich waters of Pamukkale Travertines. As the sunlight reflects off the calcium deposits, you’ll feel like you’re walking through a fairytale. With some free time, you may choose to swim in the legendary Cleopatra Pool—where ancient marble columns rest beneath the surface of thermal waters.
After an unforgettable day of exploring both natural and historical wonders, you return to Izmir with a sense of awe and a phone full of stunning photos. That’s the magic of a Pamukkale tour from Izmir.
A must-see in Turkey! My wife and I decided to take a full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis ruins daily tour from Izmir. The travel coach journey was very nice and air-conditioned, although it was around 4/4,5 hours long from Izmir via Selcuk. We stopped off for a buffet lunch in Pamukkale town which was great before heading to the pools. The day tour was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed this experience. that is a must-see in Turkey and we urge everyone to visit if you are staying in Turkey. We had locally guided daily trips through the ancient antique city of Hierapolis which included seeing the Roman baths, all the way to the snow-white limestone thermal pools which is the main attraction surrounding the mountains. We had free time and were allowed to wander around taking pictures. Also, we were then allowed to swim in the Cleopatra antique pool which was on thermal spring water. There was an additional charge to swim in the pools (own expense) but wasn’t a lot and overall a really lovely experience. We also had our pictures taken in the white travertine pools which was a lovely memory. There are cafes where you can grab a bite or a drink around the antique pool. Overall, that was a great experience and a must-see in Turkey. we believe it is known as the 8th wonder of the world and pictures don’t do it justice...
Day trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis from Izmir city! toursce.com and their team were great. All of them were excellent service and very polite. We even forgot the phone and bag on the bus at the end of the day and the driver came back for us after a long day of driving. The day tour guide was kind, knowledgeable, and very professional. The day trip was really worth considering the long drive from Izmir. the hot springs from the mountains create the breathtaking formation of Calcium Carbonate. the guide showed us around the places and gave some historical details about the place. After that, we had some free time to see around the place by own. In case if you want to take a dip in the thermal pool don't forget to bring your swimsuit with you. Pamukkale and Hierapolis is an amazing place to see in Turkey.
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